The Smashing Machine (2025)
The unforgettable true story of a UFC legend.
In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opioid dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.
Director: Benny Safdie
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: October 1, 2025
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Cast
- Dwayne Johnson - Mark Kerr
- Emily Blunt - Dawn Staples
- Ryan Bader - Mark Coleman
- Bas Rutten - Bas Rutten
- Lyndsey Gavin - Elizabeth Coleman
- Zoe Kosovic - McKenzie Coleman
- Oleksandr Usyk - Igor Vovchanchyn
- Satoshi Ishii - Enson Inoue
- James Moontasri - Akira Shoji
- Yoko Hamamura - Kazuyuki Fujita
Screenplay
- Benny Safdie (Screenplay)
Music: Nala Sinephro
Cinematography: Maceo Bishop
Editing: Benny Safdie
Production: A24, Seven Bucks Productions, Out for the Count, Magnetic Fields Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 日本語, Український
Budget: $50M
Box Office: $21M
Original Language: en
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Addiction and Recovery, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
drug addiction, biography, based on true story, mixed martial arts (mma), price of fame, 1990s, sports drama, depressed, self awareness, biographical drama
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Smashing Machine about?
- In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opioid dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.
- Who directed The Smashing Machine?
- The Smashing Machine was directed by Benny Safdie.
- Who stars in The Smashing Machine?
- The Smashing Machine stars Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Lyndsey Gavin, Zoe Kosovic.
- How long is The Smashing Machine?
- The Smashing Machine has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is The Smashing Machine?
- The Smashing Machine is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of The Smashing Machine?
- The Smashing Machine had a budget of $50M.
- How much did The Smashing Machine gross?
- The Smashing Machine grossed $21M worldwide.
- Where was The Smashing Machine produced?
- The Smashing Machine was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Smashing Machine?
- The themes of The Smashing Machine include: Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Addiction and Recovery, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.